Health & Safety Manager

Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system.

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The Health & Safety Manager will lead and manage the day-to-day environmental, health, and safety activities within the manufacturing plant while owning the successful implementation, growth, and continuous improvement of the company’s EHS programs. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all corporate policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and related standards, while embedding EHS principles into daily operations and decision-making.

The H&S Manager will implement and support a robust EHS management system that promotes a proactive, zero-incident safety culture. The role focuses on risk mitigation, incident prevention, employee well-being, and environmental performance, ensuring EHS is fully integrated into plant operations.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy and management system in alignment with corporate EHS requirements, corporate strategy, and ISO 14001/45001 standards.
• Build and sustain a strong, proactive EHS culture through effective communication, relationship building, teamwork, leadership engagement, and risk mitigation across all levels of the organization.
• Oversee daily EHS operations to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, EPD, DOT, NFPA, and related environmental and safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific EHS programs, procedures, and work instructions, adopting corporate/group procedures as minimum standards and ensuring site personnel understand and comply with all requirements.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of site operations, hazards, risks, and regulatory applicability; actively participate in site operations meetings, planning activities, and improvement initiatives to proactively address EHS risks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards through regular inspections, risk assessments, audits, and self-assessments; implement effective controls to address risk, non-compliance, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead and manage incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action development, and follow-up to prevent recurrence; coordinate injury and incident reporting with HR, site leadership, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Manage the site EHS training program, including regulatory, corporate, and risk-based training; develop and maintain a comprehensive training matrix and training plans; develop and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Determine the need for and oversee industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring (e.g., air, noise, heat stress, emissions), evaluate results against regulatory limits, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop, track, analyze, and communicate EHS metrics and performance indicators; provide regular reporting and recommendations to site and senior leadership to drive informed decision-making.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response programs, including fire protection, hazardous materials response, evacuation planning, and drills.
• Ensure timely preparation, submission, and maintenance of all required permits, reports, and compliance documentation for environmental, health, and safety agencies.
• Serve as the primary site liaison with OSHA, EPA, EPD, and other regulatory agencies and non-governmental organizations; manage inspections, formal complaints, enforcement actions, notices of violation, settlements, administrative orders, and permit conditions.
• Advise site and senior management on EHS compliance status, risks, costs, and technical or operational improvements required to achieve and maintain compliance and improve performance.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste management, emissions reduction, resource conservation, and continuous environmental impact reduction.
• Stay current on evolving regulations, industry best practices, and emerging EHS trends, and proactively integrate improvements into site programs and systems.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to employee well-being, safety, and environmental stewardship, ensuring accountability and compliance at all organizational levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related…